Using Back Ups To Activate & Engage - Oct 2019
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This video shows how active transitions in and out of back ups can be very engaging. You will hear Karen narrate over video of Solana, Natilla and Ovation to show how this simple skill is important for more advanced movements later.
This video is good for anyone developing collectibility. It is advisable that your horse already has willing responsiveness to backing up and going forward before you combine them in this exercise!
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